Unveiling the Latest Scoop in Books, Comics, Movies and more.
By Eyitayo Ogunleye
Welcome to Your Monthly Dose of Geeky Goodness: February 2025 Edition
Welcome, fellow fans of science fiction, fantasy, and adventure! This month, we're excited to share with you the most anticipated releases of February 2025. From thrilling books and movies to action-packed comic books and television series, there's something for everyone. Grab a cup of your favorite beverage, get comfortable, and let's dive into the exciting world of geeky goodness!
NEWS
The Booker Prize this month released its long list for the 2025 International Booker Prize, the foremost award for fiction translated from other languages to English. The list is below.- The Book of Disappearanceby Ibtisam Azem, translated from Arabic by Sinan Antoon
- On the Calculation of Volume I by Solvej Balle, translated from Danish by Barbara J. Haveland
- There’s a Monster Behind the Door by Gaëlle Bélem, translated from French by Karen Fleetwood and Laëtitia Saint-Loubert
- Solenoidby Mircea Cărtărescu, translated from Romanian by Sean Cotter
- Reservoir Bitches by Dahlia de la Cerda, translated from Spanish by Heather Cleary and Julia Sanches
- Small Boat by Vincent Delecroix, translated from French by Helen Stevenson
- Hunchback by Saou Ichikawa, translated from Japanese by Polly Barton
- Under the Eye of the Big Bird by Hiromi Kawakami, translated from Japanese by Asa Yoneda
- Eurotrashby Christian Kracht, translated from German by Daniel Bowles
- Perfectionby Vincenzo Latronico, translated from Italian by Sophie Hughes
- Heart Lamp by Banu Mushtaq, translated from Kannada by Deepa Bhasthi
- On a Woman’s Madness by Astrid Roemer, translated from Dutch by Lucy Scott
- A Leopard-Skin Hat by Anne Serre, translated from French by Mark Hutchinson
The woes continues into February for Neil Gaiman as Netflix joins the cancelation train by axing the Sandman Series it was producing, confirming the second season due to be out this year would be the last.
BOOKS
February's book releases offer a diverse range of genres and themes.
A Killing Cold by Kate Alice Marshall: A chilling mystery that uncovers dark secrets and lies.
The Love Lyric by Kristina Forest: A romantic tale that explores the complexities of love and relationships.
A Girl Like Us by Anna Sophia McLoughlin: A gripping story that exposes the dark secrets and lies within a powerful family's wealth and privilege.
Close Your Eyes and Count to 10 by Lisa Unger: An intense thriller about contestants on a reality TV show fighting for survival.
We All Live Here by Jojo Moyes - A contemporary story about a woman managing her unruly blended family.
MOVIES
Here are some of the fabulous films released this month.
Reel Love (Nollywood): A romantic drama that explores the modern struggle between authenticity and appearance.
Cobra Kai Season 6 Part 3: The final episodes of the beloved series.
Can You Feel the Beat: The Lisa Lisa Story": A biographical drama about Lisa Velez's journey to become a Latin pop pioneer.
Everyone Is Going To Die: A gripping thriller about a family reunion turned deadly.
A Knight's War: A fantasy epic following a knight's journey.
COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS
February's comic book releases offer a mix of action, adventure, and fantasy.
Daredevil Modern Era Epic Collection Vol. 4: King of Hell's Kitchen" (Marvel Comics): A collection of Daredevil's most epic adventures.
Geiger Vol. 2: The Nuclear Knight (Image Comics): A post-apocalyptic epic that follows a lone nuclear knight on a mission to right the wrongs of a shattered world.
Vanguard: Discovery #3 (Comic Republic): An action-packed series that follows a team of heroes as they battle to save the world.
Star Wars: Legacy of Vader (2025) #1 (Marvel Comics): A new series that explores the legacy of Darth Vader.
Black Panther by Ta-Nehisi Coates: The Intergalactic Empire of Wakanda (2025) (Marvel Comics): A collection of the entire latter half of Ta-Nehisi Coates's run on Black Panther.
That's all for this month's roundup of exciting releases! We hope you found something that piqued your interest. Stay tuned for more updates, and we'll see you next month for another dose of geeky goodness!